Health
Improve health and well-being for all with a degree from OSU's College of Health.
With a degree from the College of Health you could:
- Directly improve the health of your community in careers such as public health promotion, health care policy and health advocacy.
- Impact health on a personal level through careers in nutrition and dietitics, personal training, and more.
- Ensure children, families and individuals thrive throughout their lives in careers such as early childhood education or family advocacy.
The College of Health is a strong choice if you want to become a doctor, physician assistant, occupational therapist, athletic trainer, nurse, counselor or social worker.
What can I do with my College of Health degree?
Use the What Can I Do With This Major? tool (produced by a partner university) to search though common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize your job opportunities.
After your degree, what's your next move? Use the My Next Move tool, based on data from the U.S. Department of Labor, to get info on potential career paths, job openings, and salaries.
Get College of Health Career Help
Health students:
Make an appointment with Hilary Roman, your College of Health career advisor.
Make an in-person or virtual appointment via Beaver Hub
Women's Building 105
Meet with Hilary for:
- career exploration & advice
- applying to graduate school
- networking and interview skills
- resume, CV and cover letter reviews
- job search strategies
- salary negotiation
- other career questions
Resumes for health professions
Resumes in the health professions can follow many formats. A traditional, chronological resume highlights your education and work experience, starting with the most recent.
If you're transitioning careers, re-entering the workforce after a break, or want to highlight skills you've gathered in diverse areas of your life, consider a functional resume.
Academic or scientific positions often require a curriculum vitae (CV), which is a comprehensive record of your academic achievements. Learn about creating a CV.
If you're applying for jobs in state or federal government, your resume should follow specific formatting. Learn how to write an effective government resume.
Sample Resumes
See sample resumes from health fields.
See sample CVs from a variety of academic fields.
More career resources for Health students
College of Health Spotlights
See how students in the College of Health are turning their dreams into reality and finding success beyond OSU.
Do you ever wish you had someone knowledgeable you could turn to for career coaching? Meet Hilary, the College of Health career advisor. Watch the video to learn how Hilary's personal career journey helps her support OSU students today.